Comments for the quiet voice

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Rashika

Rashika — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:12:59 +0000

It’s depressing how many people say stuff like that. People make it seem like homosexuals are a whole other species. Here we are sitting and making decisions that affect their lives but what gives us the right to do that? It’s just so ridiculous that everyone is talking about their rights to get married but they are humans, human rights anyone? Just because you don’t like the fact homosexuals exist doesn’t mean they’ll stop existing. They’ve always been there.

On another note its just sad when people judge other people based on stereotypes. I may not like stereotypes but that doesn’t mean I won’t like a person who reinforce a stereotype that’s just stupid.

I actually have a friend who doesn’t support gays but I don’t sure whether I consider her homophobic or not. She says that it’s wrong in the biological sense and she isn’t an ‘anti-gay’ person. She doesn’t think it makes sense. I mean there is nothing wrong with her opinion (although there isn’t a right or wrong opinion… but you get what I mean right?) and it isn’t particularly offensive but I am not sure whether I am offended or not. :/

Comment on Wonder by R.J. Palacio by vswriter11

vswriter11 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:08:00 +0000

Does anyone know what page number the Halloween quote is on?

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:14:03 +0000

Thanks Rachel, it will be nice to receive a reprieve from school and academics for a few months. Hopefully there will be more well-done blog posts to come!

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:38 +0000

Yeah, it’s frustrating when people can’t see how spiteful they’re being even if they’re well-intentioned. And I usually don’t listen to that genre either but I genuinely adore this song – shows how we shouldn’t judge every song just by its genre. (: Thank you for reading and commenting!

Comment on Light by Michael Grant by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:13:31 +0000

It’s a popular book, but just because it’s been out for awhile doesn’t mean you can’t read it too! Here’s a link to the first book’s profile on GR if you want to check it out there. (: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2536134.Gone

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:23:24 +0000

Congrats on graduating and being able to spend some time writing fluffy posts! This is not to say you shouldn’t do serious posts, just good to break up things every now and again, plus now that you’re about to graduate, you can think of things other than school for a few months at least. I thought this was a very well-done blog posts and as others have said, really gives you something to think about in the way that you respond to others .

Comment on Light by Michael Grant by Michelle @ In Libris Veritas

Michelle @ In Libris Veritas — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:01:21 +0000

I haven’t had the chance to start this series and I honestly don’t know very much about it. It wasn’t until last year I started to hear things and then I realized how far along the series was. I’ll definitely have to look into it, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by nevillegirl

nevillegirl — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:50:13 +0000

Great post, Thomas! It frustrates me so much when people say, “I’m not homophobic/sexist/racist/etc, BUT…” There aren’t exceptions. You either support something or you don’t. I can’t understand why people say it’s OK to love the sinner but hate the sin – can’t they see that it hurts people, that it’s not love?

I LOVE “Same Love”! It’s not my typical genre so I’m glad I listened to it. It’s so pretty and much more thoughtful than what I expected…

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Andreas

Andreas — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:22:47 +0000

Thanks for the reassuring! And watching QAF is good to relieve the stress. Lol.

Comment on Homophobia: Hypocrisy Optional by Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:08:33 +0000

Thank you Andreas! Yeah, I’ve spent a lot of time in these past couple weeks on Queer as Folk… making up for all the time I did nothing but study in high school, I guess. And you’re not homophobic as long as you realize that lesbians have every right to publicly display their affection as gay guys do – you don’t have to watch if you don’t want to, but you shouldn’t hate it just because they’re lesbians.